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Hiring Employees in Austria: A Guide for Employers (2026)

Deel has expanded its Employer of Record (EOR) service coverage to include Austria for 2026. The platform now supports automated compliance with Austrian employment law, payroll, and Collective Bargaining Agreements (KVs).

Verified State Diff

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- Previous State

Deel did not provide EOR services for the Austrian market, requiring companies to establish a local entity to hire employees.

+ Verified New State

Deel provides full EOR services in Austria, enabling compliant hiring without a local entity, including automated KV and payroll management.

Impact & Verification Analysis

WHO IS AFFECTED

International companies, HR departments, and global operations teams looking to hire talent in Austria.

WHY IT MATTERS

Austria has a complex, highly regulated labor market with mandatory Collective Bargaining Agreements; this service removes the significant legal and financial barrier to entry for foreign firms.

Full Fact Overview

Deel has integrated Austrian-specific labor regulations into its EOR infrastructure, allowing international companies to bypass the legal requirement of establishing a local legal entity. The service now handles mandatory Austrian payroll calculations, social security contributions, and adherence to industry-specific Collective Bargaining Agreements (Kollektivverträge or KVs), which are legally binding in Austria. This update includes automated workflows for visa sponsorship and local termination protocols, effectively abstracting the complexity of the Austrian labor code into a standardized digital interface.

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